LaCimbali Junior DT1Epilogue

Dimensions

The water tap is a short swivel head fixed above the driptray. The
steam arm works equally well straight ahead or to the left side, so very
little side-clearance is required. Allocating 25” of counter space
for the Cimbali Junior and a grinder allows for generous elbowroom.

To bottom of grouphead: 5¼”
To bottom of double-spout: 3¼”
To bottom of single-spout: 3¼”
To bottom of portafilter (spout removed): 4”
To bottom of water tap: 4¼”

The cup warming tray is rectangular with a high railing on three
sides and raised lip in the front. Below are its dimensions:

Width: 10”
Depth: 14¼”

The cup warmer accommodates 24 standard demitasse cups in six rows. I
place four medium-sized cappuccino cups in the back two rows (5.5
ounces, six cups if Milano style) and twelve demitasse cups in the front
row (2.5 ounces). The boiler is insulated and the cup tray has no vents,
so cups are only modestly warm. If you prefer the cups hotter, try
covering them with a towel to retain extra heat or using the hot water
from the cooling flush to preheat them.

Acknowledgements

This guide is the culmination of a
year’s worth of on-and-off research and the help of a growing
circle of espresso enthusiasts. It is my pleasure to know and learn from
the staff at Counter Culture Coffee, specifically Daryn Berlin, Cindy
Chang, and Peter Giuliano, who enthusiastically share their knowledge
and espresso lab every Friday at 7:30am. Cindy and Peter took weekend
time away from their family to host the group taste comparison,
demonstrating their professional dedication and passion; the CCC staff
truly lives their company motto, “Coffee Driven People, People
Driven Coffee.” By the way, Peter, thanks for your regular
reminders over the past year that “it’s all about the
coffee, man.”

Finally, I would like
to extend a big thanks to Intelligentsia Coffee for providing the coffee
for this evaluation. I’m a long-time fan of their Black Cat blend,
which they describe as “a result of our fanatical quest to build
the perfect espresso blend. Exceedingly heavy in body, earthy, spicy,
and bold, this blend is exotic and powerful with a sweet finish. Black
Cat produces a sublime shot of espresso.”

Darn right it does!

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